Ralph McKinley Pickens age 85, of Tiger, Ga., passed away February 5, 2023 with his loving family by his side. He was born July 20, 1937 the son of the late Ralph McKinley Pickens and Hazel Edith Vinson Pickens. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Krystal Dawn Pickens and sister Gloria Tate.

Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Carol Pickens of Tiger, Ga., daughter Holly Pickens of Clayton, Ga., son Eric Pickens (Lynn) of Tiger, Ga., granddaughter  Gracie Pickens.

He was a wood worker, helped build houses for Habitat for Humanity. He was a member of the Lions Club for over 40 years and was a past President. He loved to read and draw, in his later years he loved to be out in nature reading a book. He was an amateur photographer and love d taken beautiful scenic pictures.

The family will receive friends from 12-2:00pm on Thursday February 16, 2023 at Beck Funeral. A Celebration of Life Service will follow in the Beck Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00pm.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Lions Club PO Box 411 Clayton, Ga., 30525.

Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.